IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates subject to change based on the University of Galway's planned academic calendar in response to COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government.
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Spring 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
December 31, 2023 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
January 1, 2024 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 1-3 |
| University Orientation |
January 4-5 |
| Semester Start |
January 8 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
February 16-18 |
| Study Week |
April 8-12 |
| Semester End |
May 1 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 2 |
Fall 2024
| Event |
Date |
| Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-6 |
| Semester Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 1, 2024 |
| Arrive in Dublin |
September 2 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 2-4 |
| University Orientation |
September 5-6 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend |
October 4-6 |
| Semester One Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 13, 2025 |
| Semester Two Reading Week |
TBC |
| Semester Two End |
May 9 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 10 |
Spring 2025
| Program Start |
Early January |
| Program Concludes |
Early May |